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San Leandro adopts 10‑year CIP after heated debate over Lake Chabot Road reopening; full repair estimated in the millions
Summary
The council adopted the FY2026–2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) after extended public comment focused on reopening Lake Chabot Road. Staff said the CIP lists $52 million in recommended projects (excl. a segmented list), has grant funds of about $5.8 million and that fully restoring Lake Chabot Road for two‑way traffic may cost roughly $11 million; the CIP passed 5–2.
After two hours of public comment dominated by Bay O' Vista residents urging urgent repairs to Lake Chabot Road for wildfire evacuation and neighborhood safety, the San Leandro City Council adopted a 10‑year Capital Improvement Program covering fiscal years 2026–2035.
Engineering manager Erwin Ching presented the plan and said the two‑year recommended list (the portion of the CIP the council funds through the biennial budget) totals roughly $52,000,000 excluding a previously segmented list. Staff said approximately $5,800,000 of that is projected grant funding and that the city will continue to seek additional grants and use reserve funds where appropriate.
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